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How to Update iOS Software on an iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to update the system software on your iPad using Software Update on the iPad or iTunes on your desktop.

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Yes you can. All you need to do is connect your device to with a USB cable to the PC and open up iTunes. When you've connected it, iTunes should instantly detect the device and an iOS software update option should appear.

Press and hold on the app icon on the home screen until the apps wiggle. Press the small x in the top-left corner of the app icon. A popup window will ask you to confirm the app deletion. Press "Delete". For more information, refer to How to Delete Apps on an iPad.